On November 17, an exciting announcement revealed that BLACKPINK is set to launch a limited edition collection featuring a range of items associated with the group. This collection has swiftly garnered international attention and excitement among fans, largely due to the involvement of the acclaimed Japanese artist, Takashi Murakami. Renowned for his pioneering role in the “superflat” artistic movement, Murakami seamlessly blends high art elements, characterized by literate and coded culture facilitating cross-cultural communication, with consumer culture. His unique style draws inspiration from traditional Japanese painting as well as contemporary anime, making this collaboration with BLACKPINK a highly anticipated fusion of art and pop culture.
Below are some examples of Takashi Murakami’s art:
The Limited edition collection will drop on the web NTWRK on December 8.